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Weather & Climate in Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 157.8 sq mi (408.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.2078°N, 80.3706°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
360 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Aug 4, 1998 | 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M7.2 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 1990 | 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador | M6.6 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Sep 28, 2000 | 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.4 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2019 | 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M6.2 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M6.1 | 49 km | 17 km |
| Jan 28, 2005 | 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador | M6.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2017 | 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M6.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2005 | 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador | M6.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador | M5.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2019 | 24 km SSE of Guayaquil, Ecuador | M5.8 | 146 km | 70 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.8 | 93 km | 24 km |
| Jan 30, 2005 | 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador | M5.7 | 90 km | 29 km |
| Jul 14, 2022 | 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador | M5.7 | 113 km | 73 km |
| Mar 26, 1995 | 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador | M5.6 | 135 km | 91 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 26 km ESE of Santa Elena, Ecuador | M5.6 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Apr 17, 2016 | 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1933 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Illiniza | Stratovolcano | 5,248 m (17,218 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in |
Santa Ana de Vuelta Larga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in August to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.7") and August the driest (0.3").